William Ludwig Schmidt

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• Name: William E. Schmidt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-133616
• Residence: 1921, 224 Queen St. S., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

William married Clara Myers 10 Jun 1914, Wilmot Centre, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Clara (daughter of Abraham "Abram" Myers and Catharine Thaler) was born 15 Jan 1893, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jul 1987; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Interesting: honoured, story
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-133276
• Residence: 1921, 224 Queen St. S., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Historian Grace Schmidt Dies

Retired librarian Grace Schmidt was known for being a walking encyclopedia, a woman so filled with details about the history of Waterloo Region that they named a room after her at the Kitchener Public Library.

But more than just knowledgeable, Schmidt was a tenacious protector of the region's history, refusing to let progress override what our pioneer ancestors had worked so hard to build. Not a file, a photo or an artifact could be threatened with disposal without Schmidt running to its rescue.

Schmidt died Sunday at the Fairview Mennonite Home in Cambridge at age 96 and it isn't an exaggeration to say the woman left a legacy few could match....

Waterloo Region Record 29 Jun 2011

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SCHMIDT, Martha Grace Passed away peacefully at Fairview Mennonite Home, Cambridge on Sunday afternoon, June 26, 2011. M. Grace Schmidt of Kitchener, in her 97th year. Beloved daughter of the late William E. Schmidt and Clara (Myers) Schmidt, she was predeceased by two sisters Selma K. (Sally) Schmidt and Florence M. (Florrie) Nelson. Grace is also survived by two nieces, Kathy and her husband David Angus and by Sarah Wildman and her companion Bill, and one nephew, Wm. Scott Nelson, all of Cambridge. She is also survived by her brother-in-law Erwin Nelson and his wife Barbara, also of Cambridge. A daughter of the very community she served, Miss Schmidt's pioneering efforts to acquire, conserve and make accessible local history and archival material formed a solid base for the growing study of local history by amateurs and scholars alike. Miss Schmidt's contributions extend well beyond her important role as archivist for both the Kitchener Public Library and the Waterloo Historical Society, reflecting her nurturing love of local history. She has served the Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation, and was actively involved in one of the Foundation's most ambitious projects: the restoration of the historic Joseph Schneider Haus. As well, she has played a central role in the development of the Waterloo Historical Society, the Waterloo County Hall of Fame and the Red Cross. She served as Board member of the United Church Women of Zion, the United Church and the United Church Hamilton Conference archive's committee. Miss Schmidt's contributions to the broader community have been paramount in preserving and celebrating the history and culture of this area. Grace Schmidt has received deserved recognition for her dedicated efforts in the past. Her honours include: induction into the Waterloo County Hall of Fame (1996); the Outstanding Achievement Award for volunteerism, given by the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Recreation (1995); the Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation Award of Excellence (1991); the Alexander Fraser Award by the Ontario Association of Archivists; Kitchener-Waterloo Woman of the Year (1980). In 1999, Grace Schmidt received an honorary Doctorate from the University of Waterloo. Resting at the Lounsbury Funeral Home, 1766 Franklin Boulevard, Cambridge where the family will receive friends on Thursday afternoon from 1 p.m. until time of service at 2 p.m. Private interment in the family plot at Woodlawn Cemetery, Kitchener. Memorial donations to Fairview Mennonite Home would be appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy. Condolences/ Donations /Directions www.lounsburyfuneralhome.com (519) 658-9366


The Waterloo Region Record 30 Jun 2011

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• Name: Sally Schmidt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-133617
• Residence: 1921, 224 Queen St. S., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Selma Katherine (Sally) Schmidt Peacefully, at Fairview Mennonite Home, Cambridge on Saturday evening, October 18, 2008, in her 92nd year. Sally was the beloved daughter of the late William E. Schmidt and the former Clara Myers. She is survived by her sister, Martha Grace Schmidt and predeceased by a sister, Florence (Florrie) Nelson. Sally was born in Kitchener, attended K.W. Collegiate, Waterloo College and the University of Western Ontario. Upon graduation she taught high school in Delhi and Milverton before joining the Staff of K.C.I. as the first lady math teacher at the school. Her whole life was centered on her family, school, church and her garden. She was a lifelong member of Zion United Church and the U.C.W. In keeping with Sally's wishes, cremation has taken place with private family Inurnment at a later date. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 24, 2008, from 1-2 p.m. with a memorial service at 2 p.m. at the Fairview Mennonite Home, 515 Langs Dr., Cambridge. If desired donations may be made to Kids Ability (Rotary Children's Centre) or the Fairview Mennonite Home. Arrangements entrusted to the Lounsbury Funeral Home.


The Waterloo Region Record 20 Oct 2008

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• Name: Florence Mae "Florrie" Nelson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-181647
• Residence: 1994, 1766 Franklin Blvd., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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NELSON, Florence Mae - On November 27, 1994 at the Cambridge Memorial Hospital. Florrie Nelson of 1766 Franklin Blvd., Cambridge was in her 63rd year. Beloved wife of Erwin S. Nelson. Dear mother of Elizabeth (Beth Scheuerman) of Waterloo, Wm. Scott Nelson, Kathy (Mrs. David Angus) and Sarah (Mrs. Robb Wildman) all of Cambridge. She is also survived by her sisters Grace and Sally Schmidt both of Kitchener and her eight grandchildren Christopher, Andrew and Ashley Scheuerman of Waterloo, Alyssa and Jasmine Nelson, Marshall and Blain Angus and Clara Wildman all of Cambridge. She was predeceased by a granddaughter Marissa Nelson. Born in Galt, Florrie was predeceased by her parents William E. Schmidt and Clara (Myers) Schmidt. She was the Secretary/Treasurer and partner in the family business, "The Nelson Funeral Home of Cambridge". Resting at her "Home", 1766 Franklin Blvd., Cambridge, where the family will receive friends on Monday, November 28th. from 7 - 9 p.m. and on Tuesday afternoon and evening 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at St. Luke's United Church, 1624 Franklin Blvd., Cambridge on Wednesday, November 30th. at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at New Hope Cemetery. Memorial donations to the St. Luke's Place Foundation would be appreciated by the family as an expression of sympathy

Florence — Erwin S. Nelson. [Group Sheet]

Sarah — Robb Wildman. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-210282